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M.S. Admissions & Funding

We welcome talented applicants from diverse academic backgrounds to our Master of Science programs. Find detailed information below on application requirements, important deadlines, and tuition & funding opportunities for M.S. candidates.

Application Deadlines

Fall Admission

January 15

All application materials due for Fall semester entry.

Spring Admission

November 1

All application materials due for Spring semester entry.

Please consult the SSE Graduate Admissions page for specific application deadlines.

Application Requirements

Students in our graduate programs typically majored in mathematics or a related science, such as engineering or physics. If you lack a strong foundation in math, you may still qualify for our program; all incoming graduate students work with faculty to determine if additional background courses should be taken.

  • An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • At least three letters of recommendation from people who can evaluate your academic potential.
  • The GRE Test is not required as part of the graduate application for any Master's program.
  • If the applicant’s native language is not English, the applicant is recommended (not required) to apply any form of English proficiency test.
  • A completed application form.

How to Apply

Tulane University utilizes an online application form for all graduate admissions.

Begin Your Online Application 

Tuition & Financial Aid

M.S. Programs

Our M.S. programs are tuition-based. For the 2024-2025 academic year, tuition is $2,027 per credit hour (excluding required fees). At present, we do not offer any stipends or scholarships for entering M.S. students.

For more detailed and up-to-date information on tuition and fees, please visit the official Tuition and Fees Information page.

Additionally, there is no application fee for the M.S. programs.

4+1 Accelerated M.S. Program

Current Tulane University undergraduate students interested in the 4+1 accelerated Master's program should refer to the specific requirements detailed on our M.S. Degree Requirements page under each program section.

View 4+1 Requirements